Jansons / Berlin Philharmonic Dvorak Symphony No, 8, Shostakovich Violin Concerto No, 1, : Hilary Hahn(Vn), Weber (Tokyo 2000)

The Berliner Philharmoniker in Tokyo - Concert at the Suntory Hall

Carl Maria von Weber: Overture to Oberon
Dmitry Shostakovich: Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 99
J.S. Bach: Sonata No. 1 for solo violin, BWV 1001 (Presto)
Antonin Dvorak: Symphony No. 8 in G major, Op. 88
Antonin Dvorak: Slavonic Dance, Op. 72 No. 7 in C major

Hilary Hahn, violin
Berliner Philharmoniker / Mariss Jansons, conductor

Concert at the Suntory Hall, Tokyo, 26/11/2000

Mariss Jansons returns to direct the Berliner Philharmoniker, rekindling their long-standing relationship that began in 1976. Tokyo’s Suntory Hall is alive to a programme of particular musical energy - sometimes overt and joyous, sometimes suppressed and intense. Jansons’ fidelity to music composed during the Soviet era remains heartfelt: Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1, featuring soloist Hilary Hahn, is rendered with poise, elegance and demoniac vigour. This piece is framed by two sprightly works: Weber’s charming, zesty Overture to Oberon and Dvorak’s Eighth Symphony, executed with Bohemian-esque lyricism and verve. Recorded live at the Suntory Hall, Tokyo, 26 November 2000. Directed by Shoichi Nishikawa, produced by Miwako Nakao, NHK & Oliver Rieger, EuroArts. ( EuroArts )

RUN TIME: 99 mins